Parable of the Sower is a frightening vision of what the world may confront in the future. The descriptive and down-to-earth style Butler uses draws readers' attentions to the fact that the narrator is a child. This appeal to the readers' emotions concerns and interests them. Certain comments displayed in the text suggest Butler holds an uneasiness towards the current sate of the environment. Lauren's step-mother admits "The stars are free…I'd rather have the city lights back myself, the sooner the better" (6). Placed at the end of the chapter, this quote holds meaning. Lauren seems confused and bewildered by her step-mothers statement because of the beauty she finds in the stars. Lauren possibly symbolizes the children of this generation, and their innocence. Likewise, Lauren's step-mother may epitomize current selfishness dominating the adult generation. Additionally, Lauren's hyperempathy disorder could stand for the pain that the selfish and wasteful generation of today may cause on future generations.
Could Butler be using an emotional appeal for innocent futures to present another concern?
Butler's original style has kept me intrigued and motivated for more of the story. It is surprising how harsh she imagined the future to be and the cruelty may signal the strength of her empathy for the environment. Thus far, Butler has made an impact on the way I think about the environment and it's future.
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